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Scheduling A Telephone Interview
Keep in mind that when you are scheduling a telephone interview you will need to know where the person you will be talking to is located. For example, I’m on Central Standard Time (CST), so if I’m interviewing someone on the East coast (EST), I’ll need to clarify if we are doing the interview... »
Setting Up A Twitter Account
One of the best ways to get started with social media is to set up a Twitter account. It only takes a minute–you just provide a name, username, password and e-mail. Agree to the terms of service, and you are all set. Try to follow some people who are in the writing industry to... »
The Writer And Contracts
Do you need a contract in order to write an article? The short answer to that question is no, but in reality it is better for you if you can get one. Contracts spell out all of the terms, and give you a way to stand up for yourself if something should go awry. If... »
Time Wasters
Beware the time waster oh writer! There are things that can get you off-track and keep you from focusing on what is most important–your writing. Here are some that you’ll want to watch out for: E-mail. Don’t check it all the time. Schedule it and it won’t suck your time. Phone. If you are working, turn... »
Notate Due Dates and Schedule Work Time
When you write down a due date for an article or other work in your calendar, be sure to mark off time when you’ll work on the project too. It can be misleading to look at your calendar and see nothing due on a certain day–because that empty date doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t... »
Know Your Rights
As a freelancer you will want to know what rights you are selling when you are hired for a project. This can be a complicated issue when you are first starting out, but once you know a bit about the variety of options out there, it isn’t too hard to navigate. Here are some... »
How Can I Get Published Clips as a Freelance Writer?
For starters, consider your skill sets and the topics you are most passionate about. Then start a blog about one of those passions. While you are honing your skills writing on your blog, approach some low-paying sites and publications that are willing to work with newcomers. You don’t have to advertise that you are new... »
